Ron Van Dam Show
Humor Sociologist Ron Van Dam has been entertaining audiences on radio and TV for over 33 years.... Over 3,000 Podcast Episodes, Syndicated Radio...New Show Every Weekday....Comedy, Satire, Experts, Guests, Social Commentary With A Unique Style
Humor Sociologist Ron Van Dam has been entertaining audiences on radio and TV for over 33 years.... Over 3,000 Podcast Episodes, Syndicated Radio...New Show Every Weekday....Comedy, Satire, Experts, Guests, Social Commentary With A Unique Style
Episodes

Dec 30, 2021
12/30/21 Please Shut Up; We Use Cookies
Dec 30, 2021
Dec 30, 2021
31 min
If you don't know what to give as a nice gift, buy them a truck. Did you know that websites use cookies? Seriously?..... Guest: Author Claire MacIntosh "I See You"

Dec 29, 2021
12/29/21 Wrong Place For Hair To Grow
Dec 29, 2021
Dec 29, 2021
29 min
Ron doesn't understand why getting older means that hair grows in the wrong places..... Guest: Bunch O' Balloons Owner Josh Malone encounters a patent problem

Dec 28, 2021
12/28/21 Returning Things; An Awkward Week
Dec 28, 2021
Dec 28, 2021
30 min
Ron tries to navigate through this awkward week between Christmas and New Year's.... Guest: Star of "Queens" Naturi Naughton talks about moving your body

Dec 27, 2021
Dec 27, 2021
30 min
Ron reflects on how our parents lied to us about things, and how we lie to our kids today about holiday stuff. This is all very confusing.

Dec 24, 2021
12/24/21 The Christmas Show
Dec 24, 2021
Dec 24, 2021
30 min
Ron celebrates Christmas with you in a manner that would astound you. Raise a glass of egg nog and open one of those gifts that you really don't want, but must look greatful.

Dec 23, 2021
12/23/21 Booing Your Cult Leader; Puppy Love
Dec 23, 2021
Dec 23, 2021
32 min
Ron finds reasons to be confused about a virtual barrel of nonsense. What else is new?..... Guest: Sarah Janssen is editor of The 2022 World Almanac

Dec 22, 2021
12/22/21 Excessive Rachel Ray; Ron‘s New Toilet
Dec 22, 2021
Dec 22, 2021
32 min
Ron thinks that Rachel Ray is out of control. Ron has invented a new toilet. Do you want to invest?... Guest: Ken Hodder is National Commander of The Salvation Army

Dec 21, 2021
12/21/21 Admit Your Ineptitude
Dec 21, 2021
Dec 21, 2021
37 min
Ron has the courage to admit that he can't do certain things very well, and you can't do many things well either..... Guests: "George To The Rescue" has some cool home product ideas and Consumer Expert Nicole Feliciano has some gift ideas

Dec 20, 2021
12/20/21 Getting Stuck With What You Get
Dec 20, 2021
Dec 20, 2021
37 min
Ron comments on how we get stuck with our baggage in life. You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family. We're not even too good at choosing our friends..... Guest: Bumble Relationship Expert Shan Boodram

Dec 17, 2021
Dec 17, 2021
31 min
Ron hates glitter. There's nothing further to say about it.... Guest: Kathleen Belmonte is VP of Clinical Services and talks about the nursing shortage

Dec 16, 2021
12/16/21 All Cooped Up; Here It Comes Again
Dec 16, 2021
Dec 16, 2021
31 min
Ron talks about a possible egg shortage and price hike. It's because chickens need some space..... Guest: CNA Research Analyst Dr. Megan McBride talks about the insurrection

Dec 15, 2021
12/15/21 Earn My Trust; Giving Back Wrong
Dec 15, 2021
Dec 15, 2021
30 min
Ron requires people to earn his trust by performing various feats of proof and three miracles. He also discusses "giving back" in the most incorrect manner. There is no guest today. Just Ron. Good luck.

Dec 14, 2021
12/14/21 Out Of Ideas; I Found Cheeses
Dec 14, 2021
Dec 14, 2021
31 min
Ron has run out of ideas for gift giving. He is bone dry on finding something different. But then, there are some ideas that are really horribly crazy.... Guest: Andy Schoonover is CEO of Crowdhealth

Dec 13, 2021
12/13/21 It‘s Not Easy; Put A Mask On
Dec 13, 2021
Dec 13, 2021
32 min
Ron relays his weekend experiences and reflects on difficult situations..... Guest: Trends Editor Mike Bako offering some smart shopping and gift ideas

Dec 10, 2021
12/10/21 Scam World; They‘re Out To Get You
Dec 10, 2021
Dec 10, 2021
32 min
Ron devotes most of his show to the friendly reminder that scammers are out to screw you during the holidays.... Guests: Dr. Sanchez talks about keeping your heart healthy with some exercise.... Kip Starchild reads your horoscope

Dec 9, 2021
Dec 9, 2021
31 min
Ron examines the poultry life of a chicken. He also comments on extended families that live with each other.......... Guest: Comedian Michael Ian Black

Dec 8, 2021
12/8/21 Shoes, Name Tags, & Massages
Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2021
31 min
Ron trips through various topics with reckless ease. Shoes that don't fit, massages that could get messy, name tags that are worn in awkward places, and other topics seem to fly around without purpose....... Guest: American Legion National Commander Paul Dillard

Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
32 min
Ron saw a religious poem on a bathroom wall that requires comment. He also celebrates the deadline for medicare advantage commercials..... Guest: Melissa Bastos discusses a survey about holiday shopping and has some ideas

Dec 6, 2021
Dec 6, 2021
30 min
Ron has the answer to a happy and fulfilling life, and he shares it with you on this special monologue-type episode. He also introduces the concept of building a Noah's Ark for Stupid People.

Dec 3, 2021
Dec 3, 2021
32 min
Ron continues his "it doesn't make any sense" tour. Today, he comments on the phrase "person of color", harpoons the "fork split" concept, and begs the question "where are the oysters from?". (Note the over-use of quotation marks in this summary)... Guest: Gordon Javna "Uncle John's Bathroom Reader's Hindsight Is 20/20"

Dec 2, 2021
12/2/21 Don‘t Say That To Me; The Hug
Dec 2, 2021
Dec 2, 2021
30 min
Ron continually hears a certain phrase that really annoys him. He also talks about the awkwardness of the occasional hug. Horoscope Master Kip Starchild renders a new reading.

Dec 1, 2021
12/1/21 Tiger King Again; Prices Up
Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
32 min
Ron looks at various topics with a generous helping of sarcasm..... Guest: PETA General Counsel Brittany Peet talks about continuing legal efforts against the "Tiger King"

Nov 30, 2021
Nov 30, 2021
31 min
Ron finds many egotistical examples during the Holidays, from decorations to greeting cards... Chris Byrne is The Toy Guy and has a list of the hottest toys

Nov 29, 2021
11/29/21 Hypnosis For Chickens; Stupid Wins
Nov 29, 2021
Nov 29, 2021
35 min
Ron looks at holiday decorations and what we do with them. He also performs a continuing assessment of human stupidity..... Guest: Dr. Ran Anbar "Changing Children's Lives With Hypnosis"

Nov 26, 2021
Nov 26, 2021
33 min
Ron talks about the day after Thanksgiving, a possible new variant, the season of scams, and other topics...... Guest: Author Fed Litwin about the JFK Assassination "On The Trail of Dellusion"

Nov 24, 2021
11/24/21 The Thanksgiving Thing
Nov 24, 2021
Nov 24, 2021
30 min
Ron takes a satirical look at the Thanksgiving holiday: the people, the food, and the weird stuff surrounding it.

Nov 23, 2021
11/23/21 No More Nonsense; Bad To The Bone
Nov 23, 2021
Nov 23, 2021
30 min
Ron is excited about a phrase that former NFL star Joe Montana uses in a commercial...... Guest: Thomas Tighe is President and CEO of Direct Relief

Nov 22, 2021
11/22/21 Mental Stores; So Many States
Nov 22, 2021
Nov 22, 2021
34 min
Ron wants to open a chain of psychology stores. He also remarks at the power of our Mason-Dixon line... Guest: Nat Geo Photographer Thomas Peschak "Wild Seas"

Nov 21, 2021
11/21/21 Holiday Gifts & Travel Interviews
Nov 21, 2021
Nov 21, 2021
35 min
Ron departs from the usual comedy format to feature interviews with experts for the Holidays in this special edition. Guests include Sharon Vinderine with holiday gift ideas, Amy Goodman with travel deals, Influencer Pete King with holiday shopping tips, and Jessica Caldwell about car shopping.

Nov 19, 2021
11/19/21 That‘s Depressing; Oddly Traditional
Nov 19, 2021
Nov 19, 2021
31 min
Ron looks back at traditions that we celebrate for no real factual reason. He also gets ready to loosen his pants at the Thanksgiving table (from eating the food)... Guest: Dr. Loretta Breuning talks about seasonal depression

Nov 18, 2021
11/18/21 Regarding Your Cat; Clown School?
Nov 18, 2021
Nov 18, 2021
30 min
Ron talks about cats today. He also tries to understand driverless cars and going to clown school..... Guest: PETA President Ingrid Newkirk "250 Vital Things Your Cat Wants You To Know"

Nov 17, 2021
11/17/21 Crazy Seafood; Bobbing For Fish
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
30 min
Ron recalls fishing with his father, which was not a pretty experience. He also takes a weird look at seafood........ Guest: Legendary Host Peter Gros "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom"

Nov 16, 2021
11/16/21 The Jury Duty Thing
Nov 16, 2021
Nov 16, 2021
35 min
Ron doesn't particularly care for performing jury duty, to put it mildly. In fact, he loathes it..... Guest: Jessica Louts is VP of Research for the National Association of Realtors

Nov 15, 2021
11/15/21 Broken Toilets; North End Stories
Nov 15, 2021
Nov 15, 2021
31 min
Ron looks at the significance of a certain broken toilet. He also explores the world of paying for insurance. Then, Ron craves spaghetti...... Guest: Children's Book Author Kristen Balouch

Nov 12, 2021
11/12/21 Our 2,000th Episode
Nov 12, 2021
Nov 12, 2021
25 min
Ron celebrates the 2,000th internet radio version of his program. He reveals many of the odd extras from the show and also features announcer/comedy writer John Shanahan.

Nov 11, 2021
11/11/21 The Wrong Interview; Role Models Not
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
34 min
Ron recalls a Veteran's Day mistake. He also comments on the inability of humans to solve problems and the lack of role models..... Guest: Author Hannah Howard "Plenty: A Memoir of Food & Family"

Nov 10, 2021
11/10/21 Shutting It All Out; Happy Whatever
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
33 min
Ron celebrated his birthday yesterday but shutting out the world. You should try it for a day, it was very relaxing ...... Guest: CEO of US Water Alliance- Mammi Hara

Nov 8, 2021
11/9/21 Dollar Store Inflation?; Survey Time
Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
32 min
Ron is being stalked by on-line surveys. Why doesn't the Dollar Store ever go up in price? ..... Guest: Accuweather VP Meteorologist Jonathan Porter

Nov 8, 2021
11/8/21 Awkward Massage; Warming Your Buns
Nov 8, 2021
Nov 8, 2021
30 min
Ron is having a full body massage and that is awkward news for everyone involved. He also remarks at how we go wild over the simpler things in life..... Guests: Spencer and Sophia Rascoff have created a social media food app

Nov 5, 2021
11/5/21 Your Uncle Melvin; Winter Blues?
Nov 5, 2021
Nov 5, 2021
31 min
Ron recognizes that some people get depressed during the winter months, so he comes to the rescue. He also looks at the Holidays that bring your strange relatives out of the woodwork.





